anaheim-gazette 1934-07-12

THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 64th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXIV DISTILLER TELLS WHY BOOTLEGGER THRIVES IN U. S. Local Manager Puts Finger On Exhorbitant Profits Made By Evading Taxes Why is it possible for bootleggers to supply 52 per cent of the alcohol consumed in the United States since repeal? "Exhorbitant taxes." That is the question asked and brief answer of Manager James Stafford of the Universal Distillers, Inc., of Anaheim. He reiterated: "Taxes. Just for an illustration, our ordinary purchase of alcohol amounts to 20 54-gallon drums, or 1080 gallons. For this we must pay $5,000. Of that $5,000, the government gets exactly $4,148, or nearly 82 per cent of the total while the remaining $852 goes to pay for the alcohol. "The bootleger changed with repeal. He took out a rectifier's license, the same kind of license under which legitimate concerns operate. But instead of buying alcohol from legitimate channels, he buys it from bootleggers, escaping the tax. Thus, for the same quantity of liquor that we make from our shipment of 1080 wine gallons, or Of that $5,000, the government gets exactly $4,148, or nearly 82 per cent of the total while the remaining $852 goes to pay for the alcohol. "The bootleger changed with repeal. He took out a rectifier's license, the same kind of license under which legitimate concerns operate. But instead of buying alcohol from legitimate channels, he buys it from bootlegers, escaping the tax. Thus, for the same quantity of liquor that we make from our shipment of 1080 wine gallons, or 103.7 proof gallons, he makes $4,000 more than we do; or he can under-sell considerably and still make more than our legitimate profit. "Heavy taxes are the answer to the question why the bootleger can thrive now as well as before repeal. I have had bootleggers attempt to sell me alcohol, and call me a fool for not accepting their offers. But our concern is honest, and we plan to be here for years to come. Eventually, the government will catch up with the bootleggers." While taxes provide the chief obstacle to success of legitimate liquor manufacturers, there are many problems. One is an extremely heavy list of daily reports to be filled out, by government requirement. These reports are based upon obsolete methods in use 20 and more years ago, and for the small concern like the Universal Distillery, they require one clerk's full time. Another problem is licenses. The government, for instance, issued the local distillery a license for manufacture. Yet, before a drop can be sold, it had to take out a wholesaler's license with the federal government, and another with the state. Then, because some quantities were sold for less five cases, the local concern had to take out a retailer's license. Altogether licenses for the small local plant cost $494 for one year. They are as follows: Federal restitler's stamp, $200; federal wholesaler, $100; distiller's license, $50; state wholesaler's license, $100; state retail liquor license, $25; state general permit, $1; City of Anaheim license, $18.00. "One of the problem every legitimate dealer must face," Stafford went on "is the proven fact that anybody licensed or not, can buy any make of bottle with (Continued on page 6) Orange Growth in June Sets Record Extreme growth of oranges during Council Passing Ordinance Which Returns Powers Transfer of City Manager Form of Government Will Be Completed Soon Anaheim's form of city government, which has been that of a city manager for more than a decade, will be completely changed with all former managerial powers going to the hands of the city council upon final passing of an ordinance which was given its first reading at the council meeting Tuesday evening. An emergency ordinance passed soon after the municipal elections in April transferred essential duties to departments and the city council, but the complete re-arrangement will be accomplished when the ordinance now in process of passage finally becomes law. Several weeks ago another ordinance shifted certain responsibilities to heads of departments, and those department chieftains subsequently were named. Several of these department heads made their first report to the council this week, giving an account of their stewardship. In the course of the meeting and filling of regular reports, the council took occasion to commend Miss Beatrice Miller upon her efficiency as auditor. This report was received but not accepted, pending further study. The council instructed Chairman M. W. Martenet Jr. of the police commis- Cooperative Get $61, Winslow Carlton, cooperative division ed last week that th ment has granted t o be distributed among United Cooperative range county. Six o f the United Cooperati Orange county previ granted $36,257. A request was made 110 SERA jobs be groups, at $10 a week be selected by the c Couple Celebr 50th A Scores of friends day congratulated Mr Sparks of Garden C their fifteenth wedding family picnic at the attended by 100 rel honored the couple. Open house at the afternoon witness servance of the gold Married 50 years ad dino, birthplace of b Sparks, they lived th before coming to Ana ing the ranch home live. Mr. and Mrs. S of three children w yesterday at the picn The children are: M Anaheim, Mrs. R. W Mesa and Albert Spa Orange Growth in June Sets Record Extreme growth of oranges during the month of June, according to Dr. D. D. Waynick of Association Laboratories, accounts for a large number of splits found when packing. Growth for the month, the association reports, was .034, the highest on record for that period of the year. Next high mark was in 1926, when growth was .031. Sudden growth of the fruit brings the measurement from a mean of 2.557 to 2.591 for outside fruit, while inside fruit is .049 inches on July 1 over the month previously, bringing its measurement from 2.422 to 2.471. Inside measurements were exceeded but once, that being in 1926. Outside fruit, the association averages show, pack 224 to the box now, while inside fruit packs 160. Sisters of Providence Open Girl’s High School at St. Joseph’s This September When school opens the first week in September, St. Joseph’s academy, an Orange County Catholic high school for girls, will open its doors under the control of the Sisters of Providence, with Sister Regina Clare, mother provencial, in charge of the school as well as of the western province of the well-established order. Transfer of the academy property from the Dominican Sisters who have operated it for many years, to the Sisters of Providence was accomplished last week. Members of the former sisterhood, who operated a grammar boarding school, were divided between the Soledad Mission parochial school in Los Angeles, and a new school which they recently opened at Laguna Beach. The new order is spending approximately $10,000 for new equipment, adding a complete library, and before the end of the year hope to complete a swimming pool. “We expect a full enrollment of 45 boarding pupils and a total possibly of 250 pupils when the fall term opens,” the mother provincial stated. “We now have a number enrolled. We will oper- (Continued on page 6) AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1934 Arbitrary Plan Thr HERMAN DICKEL DEATH MOURNED BY ANAHEIMERS City Pioneer Dies Friday of Cancer; Funeral Services Held Monday Anaheim this week mourned the death last Firday of Pioneer Herman A. Dickel, 74, who arrived from Germany half a century ago to take up his duties with August Langenberger, original merchant of the Mother Colony. Funeral services, which 150 persons attended to pay their last respects to an old friend, were held Monday afternoon from the Backs, Terry and Campbell parlors, with Rev. D. Howard Dow of the St. Michael's Episcopal church officiating. The Anaheim Elks lodge conducted ritualistic services. Burial followed at Long Beach. Pallbearers were William Wallop, Fred A. Backs, F. A. Yungbluth, Frank Tausch, Percy L. Bradford and L. A. (Fayette) Lewis. Cooperative Jobless Get $61,875 of U. S. Winslow Carlton, head of the state cooperative division of SERA, announced last week that the federal government has granted the sum of $61,875 to be distributed among 14 units of the United Cooperative Exchange of Orange county. Six cooperatives under the United Cooperative Exchange of Orange county previously had been granted $36,257. A request was made that from 90 to 110 SERA jobs be assigned these groups, at $10 a week. These men will be selected by the cooperatives. Couple Celebrate 50th Anniversary Scores of friends and relatives Sunday congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sparks of Garden Grove road upon their fifteenth wedding anniversary. A family picnic at the city park at noon, attended by 100 relatives and guests, honored the couple. Open house at their ranch home in the afternoon witnessed further observance of the golden wedding. Married 50 years ago at San Bernardino, birthplace of both Mr. and Mrs. Sparks, they lived there for eight years before coming to Anaheim and purchasing the ranch home where they still live. Mr. and Mrs. Sparks are parents of three children who assisted them yesterday at the picnic and open house. The children are: Mrs. Grace Hunt of Anaheim, Mrs. R. W. McCellan, Costa Mesa and Albert Sparks of Balboa. Trustees Facing Grammar School Income Dilemma Drop of Assessed Valuations and Enrollment Curtails Revenue by $45,000 Elementary schools of Anaheim face a double dilemma over shrinkage of income for the school year 1935-36. Superintendent Melbourne A. Gauer told members of the school board Tuesday evening. Decreased revenue will result, in the first place, by assessed valuations which dropped three millions of dollars in the school district, and in the second place by loss of enrollment from an average of 1601 during the high peak of 1930-31 to 1417 during the past year. The latter, the superintendent pointed out, amounts to little in each classroom, but over the whole system curtails the income from the state considerably. Because of this situation, overhead per classroom cannot be lowered and yet retain the present efficiency. Assessed valuations dropped from approximately 10 to 7 millions, which with reduced state income because of reduced enrollment, brings a total cut of $45,000 to the school system's revenues. This same problem, he stated, is confronting other school districts and is not peculiar to Anaheim. During the past year, however, the local school system lived within its funeral services, which 150 persons attended to pay their last respects to an old friend, were held Monday afternoon from the Backs, Terry and Campbell parlors, with Rev. D. Howard Dow of the St. Michael's Episcopal church officiating. The Anaheim Elks lodge conducted ritualistic services. Burial followed at Long Beach. Pallbearers were William Wallop, Fred A. Backs, F. A. Yungbluth, Frank Tausch, Percy L. Bradford and L. A. (Fayette) Lewis. After rallying from an illness sufficiently to attend the Anaheim Old Timers' picnic sponsored annually by the Mother Colony chapter, D. A. R., Mr. Dickel suffered a relapse and went to the St. Joseph's hospital at Orange, suffering from cancer. He died Friday night. His three sons were at his bedside for several days before death came. Fifty years ago Mr. Dickel, born in Guelereloh, Germany, on April 22, 1860, arrived to become associated with his uncle, Mr. Langenberger in his Anaheim business. He was successful, later buying out the store which was located at the site now occupied by the S.Q.R. store. For him worked such well-known Anaheim residents as William Wallop now superintendent of the Anaheim Union Water company and a director of the Orange county water district; Frank Tausch, city recorder; Tom Armstrong, Frank Perry, Walter Neipp, Henry Otto and Gus Strodthoff. Not long after Mr. Dickel bought out Mr. Langenberger, John Hartung became a partner in the store. Mr. Dickel married the stepdaughter of Mr. Langenberger, Rosie Schmidt, daughter of the man who suggested the name of "Anaheim" before the colony arrived here from San Francisco. Mr. Dickel's home on Cypress just west of Lemon street later was included in the 20-acre purchase by Anaheim for a city park. That was in 1921, and the price for the whole acreage was $100,000, paid to the three daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Schmidt. Upon sale of this property, the Dickels moved to Pasadent where the family since has resided. Mr. Dickel and Mr. Hartung sold their store in 1917 to Peck and Colby. Previously, the Dickel-Hartung establishment had housed the exchange for the first telephone system in Anaheim. Mr. Dickel was a member of the city council from 1898 till 1902, was active in many community affairs, and became a director of the Savings, Loan and Building association of Anaheim when it was organized in 1888, and has attended directors' meeting regularly since even when residing in Pasadena. Married 50 years ago at San Bernardino, birthplace of both Mr. and Mrs. Sparks, they lived there for eight years before coming to Anaheim and purchasing the ranch home where they still live. Mr. and Mrs. Sparks are parents of three children who assisted them yesterday at the picnic and open house. The children are: Mrs. Grace Hunt of Anaheim, Mrs. R. W. McCellan, Costa Mesa and Albert Sparks of Balboa. Curtail Valencia Shipments for Week Central Orange County Citrus Exchange this week received orders from the prorate committee to cut shipments down to 64 cars for domestic consumption this week. Five cars will be shipped abroad. This curtailment was for the purpose of holding prices up, officials explained. Grants Permission To Hang Streamer Los Angeles county fair officials Tuesday evening received permission of the Anaheim city council to hang a streamer advertising the fair across one of the city's main thoroughfares. Orange county, through absorption of the old state grant made for this area, is one of the three counties directly concerned with the Pomona exhibitions. Various Revenues Reported for City Public service revenues for the month of June were $18,892.63, and income from trash hauled was $25.25, while building permit fees totaled $14.50, the council was informed at this week's meeting. WEED RIDDANCE COST TOLD Cost for cleaning 245 lots of weeds was $250.90, city councilmen learned Tuesday evening. Assessed valuations dropped from approximately 10 to 7 millions, which with reduced state income because of reduced enrollment, brings a total cut of $45,000 to the school system's revenues. This same problem, he stated, is confronting other school districts and is not peculiar to Anaheim. During the past year, however, the local school system lived within its budget of $131.195, spending just $128,365.63, leaving a surplus of $2,829.37. With the larger enrollment of a year ago, the cost per pupil was $79.04, but with the decreased enrollment this year, the cost jumped to $82.23. This is compared with the highest under present supervision, which was during the first year, $87.55. Anaheim's cost per pupil is substantially lower than for similar educational opportunities offered in other Southern California cities, officials have pointed out on numerous occasions. The board heard reports on the dental clinic, operated from February through June, handling 58 cases and starting three more to be completed later, at a cost of $769.98. This leaves $515.21 on hand for next year's program. Begin Work on First Local SERA Project Twenty-five men last week went to work on the first SERA project in Anaheim, completion of the North street sewer project which was begun under CWA last year. The first crew worked till Monday night, when it was relieved by another crew. Old Sol Smiles and Mercury Does Dance Old Sol smiled his brightest on Anaheim this week, sending the mercury up to an even 100 Wednesday afternoon and to 95 Tuesday according to Association-Laboratory records. Mr. Dickel and Mr. Hartung sold their store in 1917 to Peck and Colby. Previously, the Dickel-Hartung establishment had housed the exchange for the first telephone system in Anaheim. Mr. Dickel was a member of the city council from 1898 till 1902, was active in many community affairs, and became a director of the Savings Loan and Building association of Anaheim when it was organized in 1888, and has attended directors' meeting regularly since, even when residing in Pasadena, according to Secretary-Manager Fred Backs. Mr. Dickel was called upon many times by Old Timers to sing "The Watch on the Rhine," and other favorite songs—in German. He was a member of the Anaheim Elks lodge. Survivors of the pioneer merchant are three sons, Theodore E., a mining engineer in the state of Durango, Mexico; Arnold C., of Napa, California; and Percy A., who lived with his father at Pasadena; and a sister, Mrs. Johanna Steinhaus of Philadelphia. Urges Voters Tend To Registrations Registration of voters for the August 28 primaries will close on July 19. County Clerk Joe M. Backs warned voters this week. He urged persons who have moved or who have not otherwise qualified for the primaries to do so within the next week. Chief of Police Reports Arrests Twelve persons were arrested for drunkenness, four for disturbing the peace, three for drunk driving, two for other offenses and one for violation of the state liquor act, during the month of June, Chief of Police James S. Bouldin reports. WATER LEVELS MEASURED Levels in city water wells on July 1 stood at 140 feet, 8 inches according to reports filed with the council. Military Demands for Elliott County Unity Major Water Companies List Their Demands Features of the Elliott plan which would threaten the water supply of the Anaheim Union Water and the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation companies, cause inundation of hundreds of acres of their lands, and cause an expense for pipe lines of $605,700, were pointed out by the two water companies many months ago in an unanswered letter to the board of supervisors. The letter further provides conditions upon which the two companies would agree to the Elliott plan. After a summary giving the history of the companies, reviewing their water service to about 33,000 acres in the richest parts of the county, the letter points out that: 1. The flood control plan contemplates building a dam to bed rock, thus stopping natural underground percolation or flow of water. 2. The plan contemplates securing and clearing of a 500-foot channel from the dam to the Yorba bridge with the State Engineer Hyatt Backs Up Cuttle In Demands for Entire Unity By arbitrarily attempting to cram the Elliott plan of flood control and water conservation down Orange county throats, and ignoring the vested rights of Riverside county and of the two major water companies in this county, backers of the project are stirring up a hornet's nest which threatens an insurmountable barrier to federal aid to lower Santa Ana river development, in the opinions of Harry H. Hale, president of the Anaheim Union Water company, states; and A. N. Saxon, president of the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company. This conclusion was confirmed Wednesday of this week when Chairman Willard Smith of the board of super- After a summary giving the history of the companies, reviewing their water service to about 33,000 acres in the richest parts of the county, the letter points out that: 1. The flood control plan contemplates building a dam to bed rock, thus stopping natural underground percolation or flow of water. 2. The plan contemplates securing and clearing of a 500-foot channel from the dam to the Yorba bridge, with the result that "practically the entire surface flow would be absorbed during most of the summer months," bringing uncertain water sources to the fore, thus necessitating a $605,700 pipe line construction to the points of in-take of the water companies. 3. The flood control district would acquire 9000 acres above the dam, 2260 of which are owned by the two water companies. 4. Hydraulic construction of the dam, as proposed, would result in "loss of water and interference with the natural flow and by evaporation," when all of the water, "except only during flood season, is needed by the water companies, and, if it is used for construction as proposed, arrangements should be made to replace lost water by water pumped or procured from other sources." The companies then made suggestions which would safeguard their rights, as follows: "1. For the reason that there is at least some question what effect the dam structure will have on the water supply below the dam, and that our companies cannot risk any lessening of their established and necessary water (Continued on page 6) Riutcels to Leave Sunday for Idaho Mr. and Mrs. Al C. Riutcel of North Clementine will leave Sunday morning on a motor tour to northern Idaho where they will visit for a month with old friends, and stay at their 340-acre ranch at Grangeville. They plan to go via the inland route to Sacramento, thence to Redding, Weed, Kalanath Falls and across country to their former home. Mr. Riutcel, of the Riutcel-Smith Furniture company, is the third member of the firm to go on vacation in the last two weeks. Ray Reafsnyder took last week off, motoring with friends to a fishing and camping haven back of Visalia, and returning to work Monday. Freeman Johnson, unable to Government deposits aggregating $886,235.56 now are in the hands of County Auditor W. T., Lambert, ready for expenditure on the Newport Harbor improvement voted by Orange county Mr. Hartung sold 1917 to Peck and Colby. Dickel-Hartung established the exchange for one system in Anaheim. A member of the city till 1902, was active county affairs, and benefited of the Savings Loan association of Anaheim organized in 1888, and has its meeting regularly on residing in Pasadena. Secretary-Manager Fred Ricket was called upon Old Timers to sing "The Rhine," and other favors German. He was a Anaheim Elks lodge. The pioneer merchant Theodore E., a mining state of Durango, C., of Napa, California; who lived with his father and a sister, Mrs. John of Philadelphia. Voters for the August will close on July 19. Joe M. Backs warned him. He urged persons or who have not other for the primaries to do next week. Police Reports Arrests Ne were arrested for pour for disturbing the drunk driving, two for and one for violation of the act, during the month of Police James S. VEELS MEASURED water wells on July 1, 8 inches according to with the council. Fewer Paralysis Cases Reported Although few new cases of infantile paralysis have been reported in Orange county recently, Dr. K. H. Sutherland, county health officer, this week recommended cooperation of citizens in avoiding public gatherings and other precautions against the disease. He said that officials are hopeful the crisis has passed, but said carelessness might cause another outbreak. City Has Balance of $130,208 as Fiscal Year 1933-34 Closes; Receipts $398,392 Total cash handled by the city of Anaheim for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1934, was $556,370.56 of which $157,261.02 remained to the credit of various funds. Expenditures for the same period were $426,161.61, leaving a balance on hand of $130,208.95. These figures were released Wednesday by City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, following a checking with every fund to the credit of the city. Total receipts in the general fund were $244,461.83, with the bond funds running second in total with $68,865.05, and the P. W. A. receipts third with $45,000. Other receipts were: Library, $15,015.21; acquisition district funds, $18,818.56; street improvement fund, $3,351; meter deposit, $2,880.37 for a total of $398,290.02. Cash in hands of treasurer on that date for the various funds were: General, $123,354.60; library, $8,317.12; bonds, $11,397.88; acquisition, $8,821.83; and meter, $5,369.59. Disbursements for the year were: General, $305,144.47; library, $16,057.25; bonds, $56,393.16; acquisition, $16,703.22; P.W.A., $25,867.51; stree improvements, $3,351; meter-deposit, $2,645, for a total of $426,161.61.